Revenue details Carnival booked revenue of $3.59 billion. The eight analysts polled by S&P Capital IQ wanted to see revenue of $3.63 billion on the same basis. GAAP reported sales were the same as the prior-year quarter's.

EPS details EPS came in at $0.08. The 11 earnings estimates compiled by S&P Capital IQ predicted $0.03 per share. Non-GAAP EPS of $0.08 for Q1 were 300% higher than the prior-year quarter's $0.02 per share. GAAP EPS were $0.05 for Q1 versus -$0.18 per share for the prior-year quarter.

Looking ahead Next quarter's average estimate for revenue is $3.56 billion. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is $0.09.

Next year's average estimate for revenue is $15.61 billion. The average EPS estimate is $2.02.

Investor sentiment

Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on Carnival is outperform, with an average price target of $41.70.

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